Assisted Living
Is It Right For You?
Legal Limits of Care in Assisted Living Facilities
When aging parents come to the point when assisted living seems like the best choice, it is usually their baby boomer children who see it first. Perhaps the adult children live in another state. Perhaps they ar... Read entire article »
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Assisted Living Explained: What They Are, What to Expect, How to Pay For One & How to Find an Assisted Living Facility
What They Are
Assisted living is a general term used to describe residential facilities that provide care for individuals who cannot live independently, but do not require twenty-four hour skilled nursing care.... Read entire article »
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When to Move: Transitioning from Home to Facility
When does homecare stop fitting the bill? This question is faced by many and here's the rub—many people are reticent to move out of their home. I have come across similar situations in my family twice. Wh... Read entire article »
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Activities of Daily Living: What are ADLs and IADLs
The senior care industry uses the terms activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) to describe a person's level of functioning in performing everyday tasks.
Activiti... Read entire article »
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Does Your Parent Need Help at Home? 10 Things to Check When You Visit
After visiting their elderly parents, many adult children wonder whether their mom or dad might benefit from some help at home. If you're in this boat, asking yourself a few questions the next time you visit wi... Read entire article »
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Senior Housing & Senior Communities
Senior housing, also known as senior communities, can cover a broad spectrum of services or housing possibilities. Although it is commonly believed that elder care only serves those who require skilled nursing ... Read entire article »
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How to Choose the Right Community
Senior Housing How-to Kits
Knowing all the steps from finding, analyzing the cost of, paying for, to moving into the right independent living, CCRC or assisted living isn’t easy—so that’s why we have created How-to Kits... Read entire article »
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How to Choose a Senior Care Facility
As a geriatric care manager, I frequently visit long-term care facilities. Because each facility offers a distinct setting and array of services, it is difficult to know which one is the best choice for your fa... Read entire article »
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Assisted Living Explained: What They Are, What to Expect, How to Pay For One & How to Find an Assisted Living Facility
What They Are
Assisted living is a general term used to describe residential facilities that provide care for individuals who cannot live independently, but do not require twenty-four hour skilled nursing care.... Read entire article »
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Step 1 of Finding the Right Assisted Living Facility: Touring Checklist
Not sure what to look for when touring an assisted living facility? Wish you had someone to show you how? Gilbert Guide has worked with experts to develop an easy-to-use checklist so you know what to pay attent... Read entire article »
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Finding the Right Assisted Living Facility: Costs Checklist
Not sure what the true cost of an assisted living facility will be? Download Gilbert Guide's Finding the Right Assisted Living Facility: Costs Checklist so you can determine what your monthly expenses will be... Read entire article »
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Step 2 of Finding the Right Assisted Living Facility: Before You Move Checklist
Are you wondering what factors to consider before moving to an assisted living facility?—or how to plan your move? Gilbert Guide has worked with experts to get you all the information you need so you can ... Read entire article »
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Managing Conflicts
Using Mediation to Manage Conflict in Long Term Care Facilities
Conflict in any location where human beings congregate is inevitable. We are all evolutionarily programmed to defend ourselves when threatened, and to protect ourselves if we believe we are being wronged, even ... Read entire article »
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Paying for Assisted Living
Does Your State Accept Medicaid for Assisted Living Facilities?
Before individual state governments passed much-needed legislation, many assisted living facilities were only private pay situations. Fortunately, for many older Americans facing housing dilemmas, Medicaid waiv... Read entire article »
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Assisted Living Explained: What They Are, What to Expect, How to Pay For One & How to Find an Assisted Living Facility
What They Are
Assisted living is a general term used to describe residential facilities that provide care for individuals who cannot live independently, but do not require twenty-four hour skilled nursing care.... Read entire article »
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How Assisted Living Facilities Determine Levels of Care
If you're shopping for assisted living, you'll need to familiarize yourself with the levels of care, as the monthly rate for assisted living will depend on the level of care that the resident requires. Cost is... Read entire article »
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Cruising Your Way Past Assisted Living
How do you want to spend your golden years? I dream of never having to lift a finger to clean my living space. I look forward to eating savory meals prepared daily by...someone other than myself. But, mostly, I... Read entire article »
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